Witness says Tob Cohen feared for his life before he disappeared
A witness named Muiruri told the murder trial of Sarah Wairimu Kamotho that her husband, Tob Cohen, wanted a divorce because he feared for his safety. Cohen allegedly told him to blame Wairimu if he was found dead, Citizen Digital reported on Monday.
Businessman Tob Cohen feared for his life before he disappeared, a witness told the murder trial of Cohen's wife, Sarah Wairimu Kamotho. Citizen Digital reported the testimony on Monday. The witness, identified only as Muiruri, spoke under cross-examination. Muiruri said Cohen had confided in him about alleged assaults and threats during their troubled marriage. He said Cohen wanted to divorce his wife because he feared for his safety. He also recalled a call from Cohen on the night of July 19, when Cohen allegedly raised the same fears. Muiruri said those conversations made him suspect Cohen had been killed when he learnt of the disappearance. He told the court Cohen had asked him to hold Wairimu responsible if he was found dead. Defence lawyer Parvin Bowry challenged that conclusion. He asked whether Muiruri had any information confirming…
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